Expertise: I'm an evolutionary biologist with a passion for animals of all types, so give me a try for questions about natural history, behavior, geographic range and evolutionary history.
If you would like me to identify a "mystery animal," be sure to tell me where you saw it (geographically).
I'm *not* an expert on comparative strengths of different animals (which is a question much more complicated than you might think!) nor bite forces, so if that's your interest I'm probably not the best person to ask.
*****The only questions I will ABSOLUTELY NOT answer are those asking "Which of these two animals--XXX or XXX--would win in a fight?" These hypothetical questions range from the impossible (Sorry, but Grizzly Bears and Gorillas don't even occupy the same *continent*.) to the utterly ridiculous (Someone actually once asked me who would win a fight between a Great White Shark and a tiger...). This type of question bespeaks a hostility towards non-human animals that I'd rather not dignify with an answer.*****
Experience in the area I have been the fortunate caregiver to a group of Black-tailed Jackrabbits rescued from the Miami International Airport, and not releasable in this area because they are not native. I also have rehabbed and released Eastern Cottontails, and am in contact with many very experienced wildlife rescuers who regularly handle injured or orphaned rabbits and hares.
Organizations House Rabbit Society
Publications Exotic DVM journal
Education/Credentials I have a Ph.D. in Biology, with main areas of expertise in evolutionary biology, genetics, botany, and ecology.
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